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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Los Gatosby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Los Gatos by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    5h 16m
    $37–61

  2. Drive 180.3 mi

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    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Los Gatoscar car 180.3 mi
    3h 16m
    $33–48

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 18m
    $70–147

  4. Fly, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 9m
    $180–430

  5. Bus via Santa Teresa Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 24m
    $65–94

San Luis Obispo to Los Gatos by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Los Gatos, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to San Jose Diridon Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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